Events

The Corporate Counsel Classic, held in conjunction with the ACC Annual Meeting, is the premier golf, spa and networking event in the legal community.  This world-class event provides excellent opportunities to network with in-house counsel while playing golf on a professional caliber golf course, experience holistically authentic wellness activities, and actively engage at the always lively evening awards networking reception — all before the ACC Annual Meeting!   This event is open to all ACC members and supporters, as well as those who may not be attending or sponsoring the ACC Annual Meeting.  Proceeds from the Classic support the ACC Foundation's PBJ Grant, which provides funding for pro bono and diversity pipeline initiatives.

We're delighted to announce that Greene Espel is hosting an Elimination of Bias CLE Program and Happy Hour in their Minneapolis office building on Wednesday, October 4, 2023.

How Outside and Inside Counsel Can Partner to Improve Diversity

Law is the least diverse profession. And our profession's diversity numbers have been depressingly low since our profession began measuring them. We know that actions to date (committees, conferences, best practices, hiring initiatives, etc.) are not working. This means we need to evaluate additional actions in order to drive real change. Clients and judges--as nodes of power within our judicial system--have the opportunity to demand more. 

Recognizing that in-house counsel may face backlash for engaging in diversity-valuing behaviors, clients may first need to institutionalize their diversity goals, ensuring that in-house counsel know that they are responsible for meeting specific, measurable diversity goals when engaging outside counsel. In-house counsel can also be encouraged to create opportunities for diverse attorneys, facilitate their growth, and develop long-term partnerships. Judges can help ensure that young, diverse attorneys get opportunities for experiences within the courtroom, arguing motions, and taking witnesses at trial. But all of us must do more and think harder about ways to do better. The system won't change unless we do. This energizing program aims to give audience members real-life tools to achieve these aims.

Learning Objectives:

- Define the terms diversity, equity and inclusion and understand why the law is the least diverse profession.

- Recognize the hurdles that in-house counsel may experience when trying to engage and promote diverse outside counsel.

- Recognize five ways to make your teams more inclusive.

- Identify specific, measurable and challenging personal goals related to creating more inclusive litigation teams.

Speakers: 

Amran Farah, Attorney, Greene Espel PLLP

Jenny Gassman-Pines, Attorney, Greene Espel PLLP

Sybil Dunlop, Attorney, Greene Espel PLLP

Agenda: 

4:15 PM - 4:30 PM | Attendee check-in

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Elimination of Bias CLE program

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Happy hour and networking

Admission is free and open to ACC members (and to in-house counsel first-time guests). 1 Elimination of Bias CLE credit is pending in Minnesota.

Receive validated parking if you park in the NRG Energy Center Parking Ramp, accessed off 3rd Avenue. The ramp is across the street from, and skyway-connected to, the Two22 building. 

Thanks to our sponsor, Greene Espel PLLP!

Come join us and learn about cutting edge issues keeping industry leaders up at night – from supply chain issues to bribery and corruption regulations to the changing landscape concerning non-competes.

This one-hour CLE will feature an outstanding panel of in-house counsel and Sheppard Mullin experts who will discuss some of today’s hottest topics impacting the retail industry, including:

• Addressing supply chain issues, regulations and sanctions; 
• Insulating your company from bribery and corruption charges and investigations; 
• Addressing DEI at your company after the Supreme Court’s decision in the Harvard-UNC cases;
• Protecting critical fashion and retail assets in a world with limited or no non-competes;
• Navigating the world of ever-expanding ADA class action claims. 

The program will be followed by delicious hors d’oeuvres, refreshments and an opportunity to reconnect with colleagues and meet new ones.

Sheppard Mullin, the sponsor of the ACC New York City Retail Group, is proud to present this panel.

 
AGENDA:
5:30pm – 6:00pm // Registration
6:00pm – 7:00pm // Program
7:00pm – 8:00pm // Networking Reception
Drinks and hors d'oeuvres will be served.

***Physical ID required for building security check-in.***

CLE:
Credits: 1
State: NY
Category: Professional Practice and Suitable for Transitional and Non-Transitional attorneys

September 7, 2023 Litigation CLE Webinar
12:00-1:00 p.m. 
(1 hour of Substantive CLE approved for PA, NJ & DE)

https://accinhouse.zoom.us/j/99247648611

"Much to Do about Notice (of Infringement)"
Presented by Armstrong Teasdale LLP

We will explore the ins and outs of receiving and sending demand letters to third parties. We will look at best practices and internal structures geared toward minimizing legal liabilities on receiving cease and desist letter and notices of infringement and play out what steps may need to be taken by the c-suite or counsel. We will also discuss if and when sending a demand or notice letter makes sense and review examples of what has been successful and what has created challenges.

Speakers:

• Ted Behm, Partner, Armstrong Teasdale LLP
• Melanie King, Associate, Armstrong Teasdale LLP
• Joe Gribbin, Associate General Counsel, Global Director IP and Litigation, Nouryon

Save the Date! Your invited to our Pop-up Pub Social

Join us and network with your ACC BC Peers!

Lions Pub
At Terminal City Club 

837 West Hastings St.
Vancouver, BC V6C 1B6

Monday September 11, 2023  |  5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

We look forward to seeing you there!

The Association of Corporate Counsel BC and Blakes are pleased to invite you to;

"Cocktails and Cases"

Enjoy tasty cocktails and canapés while learning about key case law developments presented by Blakes lawyers. The session will include updates on:

• Corporate law
• Securities law
• Litigation law
• Employment law

Before and after the presentation, you will have the chance to connect with fellow members of the in-house legal community in Blakes new office at The Stack.

SCHEDULE

5:00pm: Registration, Cocktails & Appetizers

5:30 - 6:30pm: Presentation

6:30 - 7:30pm: Networking Social, Cocktails & Appetizers

This program has been accredited for up to 1.00 CPD Credit Hours with The Law Society of British Columbia 

We look forward to seeing you there!

Please join our ACC NCR Community Service Committee and our Maryland Advisory Committee for an evening packing food at Manna Food Center. Manna Food Center provides food to nearly 2,000 households each month, helping the working poor stretch their limited dollars so they can afford a better life. Since 1983, Manna Food Center has given food to more than 1.7 million people in Montgomery County, MD.

Our group will pack 240 boxes of non-perishable items from Manna's warehouse and will prepare the boxes for distribution. Family and friends are welcome but children must be at least 11 years old and participate along with an adult. Youth volunteers can earn service hours. Volunteers should be comfortable bending, lifting, and standing on their feet for the duration of the event.  

Space is limited due to the size of the project. Please check your calendar before registering. 

IMPORTANT UPDATE TO OUR COVID-SAFETY PROCEDURES: The health and safety of all attendees at     our events is of utmost importance to ACC NCR. We strongly encourage all those who attend ACC NCR events to be up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, as defined by the CDC. Please do not attend our events in-person if you are feeling ill or are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. If while you are with us you begin to feel ill or experience symptoms associated with COVID-19, we expect that you will promptly leave, or we may ask you to leave. We will continue to monitor the latest guidance from the CDC and local public health agencies as we endeavor to hold safe events.  We will keep registrants and attendees updated on any necessary changes to our event protocols.

No industry is exempt from complex cyber-attacks and, in fact, most are under increasing regulatory scrutiny with regard to cyber-related issues.  In this session, we will discuss the evolution of cyber-attacks and their related legal consequences, including key areas of risk, the expansion of cyber-liability, loss prevention strategies, and options to aid in minimizing liability and reduce risk.  The presentation forum provides opportunities for participants to ask specific questions related to their industry and have access to knowledgeable and experienced professionals that will share real-time experiences and solutions to assist companies in mitigating risk and understanding the ever-evolving cyber liability concerns. 

 
Registration & Breakfast:    8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Program:                             9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

This program has been preapproved for one hour of PA substantive CLE credit.